J.J. Cale much greatest of what thought , and Eric Clapton was probably one of the few that realized this . R.I.P. J.J. I'm one of those that do miss you and your guitar .
Clapton Admires JJ, and they respect each other deeply, but when they play together, it is JJ's songs and atmosphere the place where Clapton places himself, almost as a side-man, He pays tribute to JJ's creativity. And what a collaboration! It just soudns great!
A beautiful song --- one of many many Many J.J. Cale imagined, wrote, played and shared with the world. J.J. made the world a better place that he found it. Many of us are profoundly sad, but glad we got to see him Live and/or listen to his tunes. How cool is this --- J.J. used to refer to his songs as his "demos". One of a Kind - God Bless J.J. Cale.
Both of these guys are simply amazing on their own, when they're together, they're pure gold. I'm not sure how it's possible for one recording to hold two such phenomenal talents, but I'm sure glad that it can.
Laconic carefully placed blues rock jazz notes. Always the “right” rhythm. Chill... out... free your mind. We all love and miss you, JJ. Alex, winters night in Norway, the Fresh New Year is upon us, we relax....
You are soooo correct Jean-Pierre, You're listening to just two of the great masters of R&B. Sorry for your late awareness, Clapton and Cale had friendship that spanded for decades. JJ is noted for his distinct "Tulsa" style not like any others, he shared stage with many, the list is very long ! I thank John J Cale for his talent and also his thoughts that he chose to share, RIP JJ Cale July 23,2013... YES you are missed JJ
The fellow who noted that this was on JJ Cale 'Naturally' - JJ's first album is right. And Mark KNopfler has freely admitted being influenced by JJ. Of course he took the influence and ran with it in his own way and is a true master as well,, but JJ was a unique and awesome dude. RIP
Dear GP, I up-voted your comment, yet I have reservations about any use of the word "authentic" or "authenticity" where music and receiving inspiration from the muses is concerned. Conversing and interviewing musicians, playwrights and poets for most of my 5 decades on earth it feels safe to say that the most common response to where does your inspiration come from is "darned if I know..." On the other hand as a music lover and sometimes writer it feels like some projected impression or artistic marketing imagery has influenced my attraction to those players and writers who seemed "authentic" to me. Everybody creative is complicated. Cale, who I got to meet and travel with for a while with his closest creative collaborators at the time (circa early to late 1980's) was a paradox. He described himself in these words "I'm a nervous jerk, but the music I like to listen to is laid back and calm. I guess that's some of the kind of music I like to play too." Thing about Cale is his 'big ears' cuz he loved to listen. Also, as a player with other musicians he is the best listener I've ever experienced in a band or combo performance. I'd say that is a big part of what made him sound so much like himself, was how well he listened to others. How's that for a paradox? Ever hear the Greek artist Dimitris Zervoudakis? Especially his song about rolling an American tourist one night by the beach that riffs on the Greek name for the 'dumbest fish in the Greek seas'? Song called "O Amerikanos"? Cale in person and onstage kinda had that Tulsa, OK 'Piraeus dockside rebetiko mangues' cool remove about him. Like the backroom of a taverna, eyeing everything for any angle and in musical encounters looking for a way into a drummer-percussionist-bassist-organist groove with his own modified rhythm guitar and riff. th-cam.com/video/OYZMRii8lIU/w-d-xo.html On Cale's last record just as the Wall Street to London financialized and privatized world was collapsing and sending most of U.S. into Third World status which most of U.S. Wage Slaves are still in, Cale cut this revealing intuitive track: th-cam.com/video/AGlVSSx6NXw/w-d-xo.html Mitch Ritter\Paradigm Shifters Lay-Low Studios, Ore-Wa Media Discussion List
@billcody27 The title is not wrong. This is from Clapton's 2010 album, and he's playing here with Cale, both vocals and guitar licks, backed by the London Session Orchestra. The song was in fact composed by Cale and originally appeared on his 1972 album "Naturally".
I saw J. J. once, in Belgium (Tielt). And for Slowhand, a ticket has been transferred to 2021, due to the virus... (Antwerp, Sportpaleis) He will probably play something from J.J.
i think..... jj was in delaney and bonnies band when they ran off with ec...jj fell off "live on tour with ec" then recording ec's first solo album took along time for the circle to come back around worth the wait i was at crossroads in'04 when they joined together
Thank you, Alex. Nice pics and great sound. It could be titled JJ Cole with Eric Clapton. When I've seen them together Eric seems to defer to John Cole, whom he considered a master, and Cole's styling seems to have greatly influenced Eric's style.
River Of Dreams The river won't stop It keeps me wide awake The river only gives It gives my dreams to me and what it takes leaves me in ecstasy M.S. Morrison
thank you for posting. how to rate the best ec/jj song? love this one. but then there''s call me the breeze, after midnight..and a whole boatfull of other stuff. man i love me some jj cale.
well, harv, I think if you look at jj's work you will find that he actually influenced dire straits, not the reverse. not trying to be preachie or teachie but just like to see credit being given where it is due. sldc well there is a fine how do you do considering had to erase half a conversation. go figure. ok
Absolutely! If you play Naturally and then the Dire Straits (first album) you will notice that ALL of the latter's songs are influenced to a very heavy degree by each of JJ's on Naturally. It is funny that not very many people notice this. I realised it about ten years ago. Good perception Harry Walton! You are a real listener!
Todd....Everbody knew and heard it when Dire str came out back then so the wheel seems to be reinvented by you ...... haha . keep listening discovering good music .JJ is a time traveller (-:
I was 20 years old when Dire Straits' first album came out. I don't think I heard JJ Cale's Naturally until a year or two later, with the exception of Crazy Mama which was all over the AM radio for years before. So you are probably right! I was really just getting into music about that time but Dire Straits' first album just blew me away. I'd never heard such great guitar playing as Knopfler's. And to think he never even uses a pick!
JJ Cale came out with naturally around 72 ,Dire straight ??somewhere 77 i think Aldow nice to be influencial as JJ was it is in my opinion also deft of the style wich is artistically weak and copycat.deft. As far as i understood JJ Cale did not care much about those things and kept doing what he always did ..play his own music genuineJJ Cale music haha sad he is gone .could have stayed a little while longer ....
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Cale& Clapton two of the most important and influential musicians in the last 60 years!
J.J. Cale much greatest of what thought , and Eric Clapton was probably
one of the few that realized this .
R.I.P. J.J. I'm one of those that do miss you and your guitar .
Clapton Admires JJ, and they respect each other deeply, but when they play together, it is JJ's songs and atmosphere the place where Clapton places himself, almost as a side-man, He pays tribute to JJ's creativity. And what a collaboration! It just soudns great!
Enrique Julio Romera i think JJ had magic in his fingers and in his head
I agree for 100%!!!
Agreed
A beautiful song --- one of many many Many J.J. Cale imagined, wrote, played and shared with the world. J.J. made the world a better place that he found it. Many of us are profoundly sad, but glad we got to see him Live and/or listen to his tunes. How cool is this --- J.J. used to refer to his songs as his "demos". One of a Kind - God Bless J.J. Cale.
One of my favorites.
J J Cale Eric Clapton the Best ❤️
And HOW MANY great musicians did JJ influence?!
R.I.P. mr. Cale.
RIP JJ. Possibly the most underrated guitarist of all time...
Baggadin Jimi and JJ are my two fave players for sure.
+Danny James I like your taste.
Profiledek Thank you, sir!
he didnt care about popularity and thats the reason why i like him
Without a doubt!
Would have LOVED to have ridden on that JJ/Eric tour bus! Best jams ever!!
Both of these guys are simply amazing on their own, when they're together, they're pure gold. I'm not sure how it's possible for one recording to hold two such phenomenal talents, but I'm sure glad that it can.
Don't get no better than this! 🎶🎧🇺🇸
More than 30 years ago, I got to know JJ Cale in a record shop. Since then I have been his fan in Japan. He is just great.
Godspeed J.J. - your music will live on through all of those you touched.
So soulful! J.J. Touched many of us and left a wonderful legacy. Godspeed!
Just beautiful! Love you both! Rest in peace J.J.Cale. Hard to believe u are gone from earth, Your music and spirit lives on!
The clapton harmony vocal is impressive, and makes jj sound even greater.
Laconic carefully placed blues rock jazz notes. Always the “right” rhythm. Chill... out... free your mind. We all love and miss you, JJ. Alex, winters night in Norway, the Fresh New Year is upon us, we relax....
Absolutly fantastic!!! Best friends forever! Love both of them! Miss you JJ
saw cale in the early-mid nineties.....fantabulous!
Great to see these two guys playin' tight and feelin' right.
EC and JJ had a mutual admiration society going for 40 years.
... what a symbiosis ~ what a tune ... thanks!
RIP J.J. Cale you deserved a beautifull place in heaven whe will miss you.
Great respect To Eric Clapton.For Playing songs of JJ Cale. I love their music.
You are soooo correct Jean-Pierre, You're listening to just two of the great masters of R&B. Sorry for your late awareness, Clapton and Cale had friendship that spanded for decades. JJ is noted for his distinct "Tulsa" style not like any others, he shared stage with many, the list is very long ! I thank John J Cale for his talent and also his thoughts that he chose to share, RIP JJ Cale July 23,2013... YES you are missed JJ
Well said..
Yes, Eric Clapton has said that if he could be any other guitarist it would be JJ Cale. "I could play this stuff till the cows come home!"
Todd Sauve very well said!!!
Rest In Peace J.J.
The Man - the Legend, is gone. Very sad day for all of us.
Love this song too buddy 😮🎉❤
One the best musicians ever. Thank you forever
Eric would never do anything detrimental to JJ. This is homage to a man he admires so much .
Both great guitarists who had mutual respect and admiration for each other.
absolutely beautiful! love this!!!
I am remiss I nevrsaw him...them.
RIP JJ, a great loss to cooooool music!
Thanks Alexandru.
MY two favorites ......thanks for your music !!
So beautiful song!
JJ Cale and JJ Clapton 🙌😂🎉🎶
Happy 77 EC March 30th 2022
I haven't even listened to this yet and can already tell I'm going to love it
the legend..RIP JJ
EC don't have to prove anything or claim any credibility. he's already proved himselfe and made his mark,.he's an icon.
So beautiful, my god, so beautiful!
Great and dreamy version..
The fellow who noted that this was on JJ Cale 'Naturally' - JJ's first album is right. And Mark KNopfler has freely admitted being influenced by JJ. Of course he took the influence and ran with it in his own way and is a true master as well,, but JJ was a unique and awesome dude. RIP
"River Runs Deep" is Mark Knopfler's "Six Blade Knife" I think. If one listens to studio versions it will be more clear.
Love it..and a subtle bit of backwards guitar there...
Another great JJ Cale composition.
Soooo beautiful!
It seems that finesse requires age somehow....
I like that old sound.
WOW!!!! IT moves your soul,makes me shivers,Brrrrrr.
Very sensitive.
Be AT REST JJ THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOU WITH US .... LIVE ON IN YOUR SONG.
That's what billcody is saying..Clapton is only playing in the song introducing some of his solos..Cale is the mind, the heart and the authenticity..
Giorgos Papanastasiou I must pass this on to my children
Dear GP,
I up-voted your comment, yet I have reservations about any use of the word "authentic" or "authenticity" where music and receiving inspiration from the muses is concerned. Conversing and interviewing musicians, playwrights and poets for most of my 5 decades on earth it feels safe to say that the most common response to where does your inspiration come from is "darned if I know..."
On the other hand as a music lover and sometimes writer it feels like some projected impression or artistic marketing imagery has influenced my attraction to those players and writers who seemed "authentic" to me. Everybody creative is complicated. Cale, who I got to meet and travel with for a while with his closest creative collaborators at the time (circa early to late 1980's) was a paradox. He described himself in these words "I'm a nervous jerk, but the music I like to listen to is laid back and calm. I guess that's some of the kind of music I like to play too."
Thing about Cale is his 'big ears' cuz he loved to listen. Also, as a player with other musicians he is the best listener I've ever experienced in a band or combo performance. I'd say that is a big part of what made him sound so much like himself, was how well he listened to others. How's that for a paradox?
Ever hear the Greek artist Dimitris Zervoudakis? Especially his song about rolling an American tourist one night by the beach that riffs on the Greek name for the 'dumbest fish in the Greek seas'? Song called "O Amerikanos"?
Cale in person and onstage kinda had that Tulsa, OK 'Piraeus dockside rebetiko mangues' cool remove about him. Like the backroom of a taverna, eyeing everything for any angle and in musical encounters looking for a way into a drummer-percussionist-bassist-organist groove with his own modified rhythm guitar and riff.
th-cam.com/video/OYZMRii8lIU/w-d-xo.html
On Cale's last record just as the Wall Street to London financialized and privatized world was collapsing and sending most of U.S. into Third World status which most of U.S. Wage Slaves are still in, Cale cut this revealing intuitive track:
th-cam.com/video/AGlVSSx6NXw/w-d-xo.html
Mitch Ritter\Paradigm Shifters
Lay-Low Studios, Ore-Wa
Media Discussion List
I like that old sound.
...and those guitars....
You can't go wrong with J.J. Cale & Clapton
two great men...I'm sorrowfull that JJ is dead now..and I wish that Eric had a long life to sing the JJ songs in mémory...
wee doggy ....love dis ...
Merci Monsieur JJ Cale... Vous resterez de mes Préférés :)
fantastic....
love eric c.RIP jj call.
@billcody27 The title is not wrong. This is from Clapton's 2010 album, and he's playing here with Cale, both vocals and guitar licks, backed by the London Session Orchestra. The song was in fact composed by Cale and originally appeared on his 1972 album "Naturally".
I saw J. J. once, in Belgium (Tielt). And for Slowhand, a ticket has been transferred to 2021, due to the virus... (Antwerp, Sportpaleis) He will probably play something from J.J.
This is a J J Cale song, Toussaint collabarated with him when making Clapton's2010 album
No, wrong, it is JJ Cale with Clapton in this beautiful song
@backinthefire2 : It certainly is a JJ Cale composition
Cold is as cold gets~
Amen brother, well said.
Must be the tightest two voices I've heard...
Nice smooth tune...
fan- bloody- tastic !!
Dawson Robbins I agree...
Beautiful
Fabulous!
masterpiece...enjoy...
RIP JJ..will miss you..
i think..... jj was in delaney and bonnies band when they ran off with ec...jj fell off
"live on tour with ec"
then recording ec's first solo album
took along time for the circle to come back around
worth the wait
i was at crossroads in'04
when they joined together
Another one stepped on a rainbow...far too many of the greats are leaving us.. Play for us in heaven JJ?
Thank you, Alex. Nice pics and great sound. It could be titled JJ Cole with Eric Clapton. When I've seen them together Eric seems to defer to John Cole, whom he considered a master, and Cole's styling seems to have greatly influenced Eric's style.
Gee McDonald yes he does
hope you got your guitar in your arms on your next journey,my deer friend
Tulsa blues
Nice , but can’t hold a candle to the album version. Nothing ever can
jj cale tu nous manques
It is J.J.with Clapton, doing J.J......reguardless.. it"s J.J.!
Because of the ignorance of the general public Clapton is the draw and he's helping JJ Cale make some money. Which is cool of him.
What Robbie Robertson didn't do for The Band.
I'm sure i've heard this on a J J Cale album.
god bless you j j
Karai! Amo isso desde antanho!
RIP JJ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
River Of Dreams
The river won't stop
It keeps me wide awake
The river only gives
It gives my dreams to me
and what it takes
leaves me in ecstasy
M.S. Morrison
I agree with you Alexandru Seres 100%
I agree ☝🏻
eric and jj say no more
thank you for posting. how to rate the best ec/jj song? love this one. but then there''s call me the breeze, after midnight..and a whole boatfull of other stuff. man i love me some jj cale.
IF CLAPTON IS GOD !!!!WHO IS JJ CALE
Finca Fabiola who is finca um idiota dos idiotas
good version of the ORG...Rev Eddro
whazzzzat at 4 46
you know there's a class on this cut
right click on settings click loop grab your guitar...1 credit per hour
M Knopfler aped this one for Six Blade Knife
Finger lickin great!
@doubleotwentyone I listened for it and you know.... that guitar phrase BEGS for backwards guitar...its the only thing that would fit....
grande
yeeeaa
two six string monsters stompin' around
and horns !
YO
good one on the last comment
Great for Rumba!
The title is wrong.. This is 100% a JJ Cale song and a JJ Cale sound- from tooth to toe. Whats the part of Clapton here? Cale is the leader here....
Support
If you like this ( and I do ) you must listen to Dire Straits first album.
Sounds very much like Dire Straits' eponymous first album: especially 'Down To The waterline' and 'Six Blade Knife'.
well, harv, I think if you look at jj's work you will find that he actually influenced dire straits, not the reverse. not trying to be preachie or teachie but just like to see credit being given where it is due. sldc well there is a fine how do you do considering had to erase half a conversation. go figure. ok
Absolutely! If you play Naturally and then the Dire Straits (first album) you will notice that ALL of the latter's songs are influenced to a very heavy degree by each of JJ's on Naturally.
It is funny that not very many people notice this. I realised it about ten years ago.
Good perception Harry Walton! You are a real listener!
Todd....Everbody knew and heard it when Dire str came out back then so the wheel seems to be reinvented by you ...... haha . keep listening discovering good music .JJ is a time traveller (-:
I was 20 years old when Dire Straits' first album came out. I don't think I heard JJ Cale's Naturally until a year or two later, with the exception of Crazy Mama which was all over the AM radio for years before.
So you are probably right! I was really just getting into music about that time but Dire Straits' first album just blew me away. I'd never heard such great guitar playing as Knopfler's. And to think he never even uses a pick!
JJ Cale came out with naturally around 72 ,Dire straight ??somewhere 77 i think Aldow nice to be influencial as JJ was it is in my opinion also deft of the style wich is artistically weak and copycat.deft. As far as i understood JJ Cale did not care much about those things and kept doing what he always did ..play his own music genuineJJ Cale music haha sad he is gone .could have stayed a little while longer ....